General Non-Metal Discussion (The 'look how open minded i am' thread)

Been listening to a lot of Hip-Hop and Classical music lately, and lots of punk too.

Discuss.

Actually, me too... One of my roommates is a big rap/hip-hop fan, the other's a classical buff.

Rap/Hip-Hop are probably the only genres I have not been able to get into at all. I love classical though, but I don't currently own anything. I usually just do my listening on youtube with that or use turn last.fm onto some cool artist radio like Chopin or Wagner.

I'm really into indie and post-rock, so I listen to those genres a lot too. New Ra Ra Riot album is good, and I've just been getting into Pelican and Russian Circles.

Hip Hop is actually really great to relax to if the guy is good, because the flow of his voice and the beat. It's easy to follow along to and it all flows really smoothly together.

Of course, good lyrics are always nice.

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I like me some older rap like NWA and the first Wu- Tang album because I enjoy the beats and the samples a lot more than what newer stuff has to offer. Plus sampled drum kit > electronic beats any day of the week. Classical is cool too, mainly listen to Beethoven, though sometimes it can get a bit boring. Also, a huge neo-folk fan of stuff like Death in June, Rome, Of the Wand and Moon, and etc. Into some other small things here and there like EBM and darkwave stuff like Diary of Dreams. Post-rock is all right but I haven't been able to get too into it. Also, flamenco guitar shit is totally awesome.

Mista Conthulha wrote:

Been listening to a lot of Hip-Hop and Classical music lately

ive been listening to alot of grindcore and Celine Dione lately

Yeah I've been listening to Grind a lot too, but I put that under Punk so yeah.

Well, some grind is punky and some isn't

ok sweet

I prefer the punky side, but the more death-metaly grind bands are good as well.

I haven't been listening to hardly any non-metal lately. In my last week listens I see Jerry's Kids and The Doors as the only notable things. Jerry's Kids is some hardcore punk, and The Doors is The Doors.

I like a little bit of everything here and there.

Taxer666 wrote:

I like me some older rap like NWA and the first Wu- Tang album because I enjoy the beats and the samples a lot more than what newer stuff has to offer. Plus sampled drum kit > electronic beats any day of the week. Classical is cool too, mainly listen to Beethoven, though sometimes it can get a bit boring. Also, a huge neo-folk fan of stuff like Death in June, Rome, Of the Wand and Moon, and etc. Into some other small things here and there like EBM and darkwave stuff like Diary of Dreams. Post-rock is all right but I haven't been able to get too into it. Also, flamenco guitar shit is totally awesome.

Flamenco guitar playing is the shit. Finger-picking in general sounds badass. Also, I implore you, listen to Vàli. It is my far my favorite neo-folk project. There is only one demo, Forlatt, and it's simply amazing. It's like 30 minutes long so you should get the whole thing. You may have already listened to it but I can't recall you ever really saying about it when I mentioned it before. Really good stuff, I'm excited for another release. Apparently he's signed a five album contract or something so here's hoping.

VacuousReality wrote:

I haven't been listening to hardly any non-metal lately. In my last week listens I see Jerry's Kids and The Doors as the only notable things. Jerry's Kids is some hardcore punk, and The Doors is The Doors.

I like a little bit of everything here and there.

Glad to hear you're listening to The Doors, and hopefully enjoying it. Really great stuff, and very unique. The other albums have even more styles, making them even harder to classify.

Axe wrote:

Taxer666 wrote:

I like me some older rap like NWA and the first Wu- Tang album because I enjoy the beats and the samples a lot more than what newer stuff has to offer. Plus sampled drum kit > electronic beats any day of the week. Classical is cool too, mainly listen to Beethoven, though sometimes it can get a bit boring. Also, a huge neo-folk fan of stuff like Death in June, Rome, Of the Wand and Moon, and etc. Into some other small things here and there like EBM and darkwave stuff like Diary of Dreams. Post-rock is all right but I haven't been able to get too into it. Also, flamenco guitar shit is totally awesome.

Flamenco guitar playing is the shit. Finger-picking in general sounds badass. Also, I implore you, listen to Vàli. It is my far my favorite neo-folk project. There is only one demo, Forlatt, and it's simply amazing. It's like 30 minutes long so you should get the whole thing. You may have already listened to it but I can't recall you ever really saying about it when I mentioned it before. Really good stuff, I'm excited for another release. Apparently he's signed a five album contract or something so here's hoping.

VacuousReality wrote:

I haven't been listening to hardly any non-metal lately. In my last week listens I see Jerry's Kids and The Doors as the only notable things. Jerry's Kids is some hardcore punk, and The Doors is The Doors.

I like a little bit of everything here and there.

Glad to hear you're listening to The Doors, and hopefully enjoying it. Really great stuff, and very unique. The other albums have even more styles, making them even harder to classify.

Well, I was trained in Flamenco and Classical guitar, so I have always at least enjoyed playing them. And yeah, I already knew of Vali. But uh, lol The Doors.

The Doors are good but insanely overrated because Jim Morrison died.

Mista Conthulha wrote:

The Doors are good but insanely overrated because Jim Morrison died.

Pretty much this, and it applies to any band that has had someone die young.

Taxer666 wrote:

Mista Conthulha wrote:

The Doors are good but insanely overrated because Jim Morrison died.

Pretty much this, and it applies to any band that has had someone die young.

I don't really think they're overrated, but I think some people like them for the wrong reasons. Like what you said. I actually have really been affected by the music, and not just because I sit around and say "OMFG Jim Morrison died so they're teh best band in the world!" I would have eventually got bored with their music if that was the case, but they have been my favorite band for at least 6 years now and I still find their music exciting and touching.

randy rhoads died young and i think he is completely underated. one of my favorite guitariasts and also probably one of the most influential in terms of style. he is getting more attention though i think lately which im happy about.

i know it really doesnt apply to the conversation, but i wanted to say something lol

Randy Rhoads was very influential, and one of the first guitar players to use that style of playing. He is very good, but I think when some people say he is the best shredder or the best guitar player I get annoyed because there are other players who beat him in certain aspects. He is amazing though, and one of my personal favorite guitar players

Axe wrote:

Randy Rhoads was very influential, and one of the first guitar players to use that style of playing. He is very good, but I think when some people say he is the best shredder or the best guitar player I get annoyed because there are other players who beat him in certain aspects. He is amazing though, and one of my personal favorite guitar players

o yeah of course. but he was only 25 when he died!!!! IMAGINE HOW AWESOME HE WOULD HAVE GOT!!!

Rhodes was a boring guitarist and the best thing he did was Mr. Crowly.

I have to admit, I like Bark at the Moon better than anything Ozzy did with Rhoads.

Meh, I think all Ozzy is pretty subpar pre Sabbath days. Listenable, yes, but not anything I am gonna go out of my way to listen to lol.

Iommi >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rhodes

Taxer666 wrote:

Iommi >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rhodes

your either a really good troll or really fucking dumb. im sorry. there is nothing better about iommi (though i love him) to rhoads except that he is better at staying alive.

Let's keep opinions to opinions.

LOR wrote:

randy rhoads died young and i think he is completely underated. one of my favorite guitariasts and also probably one of the most influential in terms of style. he is getting more attention though i think lately which im happy about.

i know it really doesnt apply to the conversation, but i wanted to say something lol

Only because Ozzy keeps going on about him. I think he was good but not nearly as good as he's hyped up to be.

Anyway, speaking of overrated dead guys: Kurt Cobain. That's all I need to say. He's the most overrated musician ever.

In terms of what non-metal stuff I've been listening to...AC/DC. Don't you just shit bricks.

VacuousReality wrote:

Let's keep opinions to opinions.

fair enough

LOR wrote:

Taxer666 wrote:

Iommi >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rhodes

your either a really good troll or really fucking dumb. im sorry. there is nothing better about iommi (though i love him) to rhoads except that he is better at staying alive.

Wow, you really are a fucking idiot

Guys keep the opinions to opinions...
Just a little further.

It is my opinion that LOR is a fucking idiot

Just sayin'

It's your opinion that a lot of people are idiots. That's fair enough, but no need to say it to their face.

Check out what that one guy said about the one card instead. It was hilarious.

I just call 'em like I see 'em

Don't forget I love Bal-Sagoth.

Liking Ballsack Goth isn't as bad as thinking Rhodes is better than Iommi. Iommi was the first metal guitarist and he created some of the most masterfully crafted riffs of all time. Rhodes was just a hard rock shredder that tried to play watered-down metal with a has-been.

Taxer666 wrote:

Liking Ballsack Goth isn't as bad as thinking Rhodes is better than Iommi. Iommi was the first metal guitarist and he created some of the most masterfully crafted riffs of all time. Rhodes was just a hard rock shredder that tried to play watered-down metal with a has-been.

Such a terrible name insult, as Bal-Sagoth isn't "gay" or gothic. They are free and magical.

Perhaps so? However no one said Rhodes was better than Iommi...so I don't see why you'd bring it up.

Taxer666 wrote:

LOR wrote:

Taxer666 wrote:

Iommi >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rhodes

your either a really good troll or really fucking dumb. im sorry. there is nothing better about iommi (though i love him) to rhoads except that he is better at staying alive.

Wow, you really are a fucking idiot

i wont continue the conversation. i agree with VC. i think randy is a better guitarist, you think iommi is. w/e DEAL WITH IT

but if you want to prove iommi is a better guitarist, you have to prove it. i dont care though. no need to be so mean... meany

Taxer666 wrote:

Liking Ballsack Goth isn't as bad as thinking Rhodes is better than Iommi. Iommi was the first metal guitarist and he created some of the most masterfully crafted riffs of all time. Rhodes was just a hard rock shredder that tried to play watered-down metal with a has-been.

i thought we were arguing who was better at guitar. i wont disagree that iommi greatest some of the greatest riffs of all time but in guitarist sense, i think randy is more skilled. i agree completely that iommi was the first metal guitarist and created some of the greatest music of all time. randy to me was the first neo-classical guy and just seemed to be better at guitar. im not saying hes better creatively. thats stupid. you can never compare those kind of things because everyone has different tastes.

LOR wrote:

Taxer666 wrote:

LOR wrote:

Taxer666 wrote:

Iommi >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rhodes

your either a really good troll or really fucking dumb. im sorry. there is nothing better about iommi (though i love him) to rhoads except that he is better at staying alive.

Wow, you really are a fucking idiot

i wont continue the conversation. i agree with VC. i think randy is a better guitarist, you think iommi is. w/e DEAL WITH IT

but if you want to prove iommi is a better guitarist, you have to prove it. i dont care though. no need to be so mean... meany

Yeah, there's nothing wrong with a good debate but everyone has ther own opinion.

VacuousReality wrote:

Taxer666 wrote:

Liking Ballsack Goth isn't as bad as thinking Rhodes is better than Iommi. Iommi was the first metal guitarist and he created some of the most masterfully crafted riffs of all time. Rhodes was just a hard rock shredder that tried to play watered-down metal with a has-been.

Such a terrible name insult, as Bal-Sagoth isn't "gay" or gothic. They are free and magical.

Perhaps so? However no one said Rhodes was better than Iommi...so I don't see why you'd bring it up.

It was just a lame phonteic based insult that I thought was funny.

And um, as far as no one saying Rhodes was better than Iommi

LOR wrote:

your either a really good troll or really fucking dumb. im sorry. there is nothing better about iommi (though i love him) to rhoads except that he is better at staying alive.

LOR wrote:

Taxer666 wrote:

Liking Ballsack Goth isn't as bad as thinking Rhodes is better than Iommi. Iommi was the first metal guitarist and he created some of the most masterfully crafted riffs of all time. Rhodes was just a hard rock shredder that tried to play watered-down metal with a has-been.

i thought we were arguing who was better at guitar. i wont disagree that iommi greatest some of the greatest riffs of all time but in guitarist sense, i think randy is more skilled. i agree completely that iommi was the first metal guitarist and created some of the greatest music of all time. randy to me was the first neo-classical guy and just seemed to be better at guitar. [ib]m not saying hes better creatively. thats stupid. [/b] you can never compare those kind of things because everyone has different tastes.

Uh, you just said that earlier

Nothing better =/= worse

VacuousReality wrote:

Nothing better =/= worse

this. i love tony iommi. i would have gay sex with him if i could (just kidding... :suspect: :suspect: ) i just think randy is more skilled when it comes to actually playing the instrument. that is literally just it. nothing else. if i led on to other things, then im sorry cuz i didnt mean that.

I don't think Rhodes is more skilled than Iommi because uh, Rhodes is dead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey-EIg1qu-Y

vs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM06TRcFnJE

Both have good moments though Rhodes had some pretty bad ones.

Also, Iommi's band was much more riff-based than Ozzy or Quiet Riot.

Taxer666 wrote:

I don't think Rhodes is more skilled than Iommi because uh, Rhodes is dead

lol. ok. you win

Indeed MC, Rhodes had the tendency to ruin good riffs with terrible follow-ups (Crazy Train being the biggest example)

sooooo.... non metal discussion yep...

LOR wrote:

sooooo.... non metal discussion yep...

AC/DC are awesome *attempts to try and get topic back on track*